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WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
S ome ex a mp l es of t h ese ch emi ca l s a r e:
• Lead from lead-based paints.
• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies depending upon how often do this type of work.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
• Work in a well-ventilated area.
• Work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to lter
ou t mi cr oscop i c p a r t i cl es.
• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power-sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
con st r u ct i on a ct i v i t i es. W ea r p r ot ect i v e cl ot h i n g a n d wa sh ex p osed a r ea s wi t h soa p a n d wa t er .
Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes or to lie on the skin may promote absorption of
harmful chemicals.
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